Google 1970s Iran vs now. It’s an interesting contrast of how quickly societies can change; and some would argue, not towards the future but backwards.

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    Probably because the contrast is what makes it eye-catching

    So you agree it’s more about attention seeking than drawing a cogent argument?

    … that’s the norm in most countries that don’t bear the abbreviation “USA”.

    …is that not the point?

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      No, the point is that things got much worse for women.

      Second that student was a high ranking Muslim straight male. Because no one else is allowed to go to school.

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        So things are only ever black and white? Seems things were only great for a select few privileged people, it’s odd to make it seem otherwise. Might make someone misinformed.

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      So you agree it’s more about attention seeking than drawing a cogent argument?

      … it’s a post in a community about sharing historical photos. Of course it’s about sharing something rather than drawing any kind of argument.

      …is that not the point?

      … to make a comparison that makes only America look bad? If so, their previous example with SAVAK was ill-chosen.

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        Of course it’s about sharing something rather than drawing any kind of argument

        Seems odd OP would make the comparison they did in the title, then.

        … to make a comparison that makes only America look bad

        It was part of a larger comment, not the only statement. Odd that any statement about the US is suddenly only about the US after its made…

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          Seems odd OP would make the comparison they did in the title, then.

          “It seems odd they would share something interesting that contrasts with the current situation.”

          Okay.

          It was part of a larger comment, not the only statement. Odd that any statement about the US is suddenly only about the US after its made…

          what

          You know what, never mind. I don’t actually care enough to figure out what you’re saying.